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Health Matters APRIL 2019
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CARE AND BALANCE
Lakewood Ranch’s weekly newspaper since 1998
Caregivers often put loved ones first. When is it time to ask for help? PAGE 2
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YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
Katie Johns
CHECKING IN ON CBD
10 things you need to know about CBD.
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THE EGG QUESTION
Studies deem it a problem food again.
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PICTURE OF HEALTH Find your new passion for exercise.
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FREE THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2019
VOLUME 21, NO. 22
YOUR TOWN
Grateful to be alive Boating accident can’t rob Lakewood Ranch woman of her passion. SEE PAGE 8A Jay Heater
Dominic DiMaio looks forward to leading the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance into the future.
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A majestic occasion
Alliance finds its leader
Lakewood Ranch High’s Jade Patterson and Ryan Freeman not only enjoyed a trip to a Paris-themed prom April 5 at the Hyatt Regency in Sarasota, but they became royalty as well. Patterson was named the prom queen and Freeman was the prom king. Tana Phelps, a teacher and junior class sponsor who helped organize the prom, said the evening’s event was a way for the students to unwind, relax and get dressed up with their peers outside of school. It was also a way to say goodbye to the outgoing seniors.
Pam Eubanks
Brittany McManus says she wishes she could infuse people with the gratitude she feels to be alive and with the feeling of support she has received from loved ones and coworkers.
Pam Eubanks
Landmark’s plans advance
So glad to meet you Greyhawk Landing’s Del McCoy was glad he stopped at the “Meet Your Merchants” booth during the Music on Main event April 5 at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch. He also was $200 richer in gift certificates. McCoy won The Main Street at Lakewood Ranch Merchants Association drawing that is held during Music on Main. He said his favorite parts of Music on Main are the music and the children’s activity area that is presented by Grace Church.
Pam Eubanks
Linger Lodge Project Manager Philipp Hartl said the goal is to replace aging infrastructure and modernize the RV park.
Linger Lodge’s RV Park set to undergo renovation. SEE PAGE 3A
Dominic DiMaio, former Synovus Bank Division CEO, hopes to help the LWRBA keep growing. PAGE 4A
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Booker grad shines in acting roll. INSIDE